Thursday, 19 January 2017

President Buhari travels abroad for health reason




President Muhammadu Buhari is set to proceed on a 10-day vacation beginning from Monday next week.
Buhari disclosed this in a letter, read by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, during plenary today, Thursday 19, 2017.
The letter says during the vacation which is part of the presidents 2017 annual leave, the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is to act as President.
In a statement Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity said, President Buhari will depart for London on Thursday 19th, two working days before his leave is due to commence.
 Adesina added that while in London, President Buhari would undergo routine medical checkup.
“President Muhammadu Buhari leaves for the United Kingdom today on a short leave, which is part of his annual vacation. He is expected to resume work on February 6, 2017.”
 “During the vacation, the President will also undergo routine medical check-ups.”
“In line with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the President of the Senate, and Speaker, House of Representatives, have been duly communicated.”
“While away, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, will perform the functions of the Office of the President”.

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